Historical Note: Samuel B. Eagleson was born in Ross County, Ohio, and died in Columbus. He married Mary Ann (Molly) Pursel or Pursell in 1858. The 1880 census lists them in Union, Ohio, with three sons and two daughters at home. In May 1864 Samuel enlisted in Company E, 149th Ohio Infantry for 100 days, and was stationed on Maryland's eastern shore until the company mustered out at the end of August.